kkaste's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lateromantic's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
fictionalkate's review against another edition
3.0
Its summer and Heather Wells is back – and just because school is out doesn’t mean things have quieted down at Fischer Hall aka. Death Dorm. When Tania Trace’s bodyguard get shot, there’s only one place the pint-sized pregnant pop star feels safe enough to hold her rock camp – at Heather’s work. Heather has enough on her plate as it is. There’s her secret engagement to Cooper, making sure that her “misfit toys” behave and keep the dorm running smoothly and now she has to cope with fifty teenage girls complete with stylists, primadonna attitudes and their uppity stage mothers.
Murder is in the air and it’s up to Heather with some help from her private eye fiancé to get to the bottom of who is threatening Tania before the murderer strikes again.
I’m a huge Heather Wells fan. I love the adventure and suspense mixed in with some romance and fun. This novel is different than the previous ones in the series because it deals with a few more series issues – infertility, emotional and physical abuse. I think it’s because of the more series nature of this book along with the fact that Heather is now fairly settled romantically that this book didn’t have the same spark and zing as I’ve become accustomed to when reading a Heather Wells books.
The ending felt a little rushed and not as well planned out as I would have liked. I was also a little confused over some of the character’s actions (I’m still at a loss to why they kept telling people about the engagement and then denying it whilst at the same time and for some reason trying to keep it a secret). I would have liked to have seen more of Heather’s students that she kept looking out for at Fischer Hall – the camaraderie and friendship Heather has with people like Gavin are one of the reasons why I love this series and with the exception of the first few chapters it was missing from this instalment.
I can’t wait to read the next book which promises to focus on the wedding! Hopefully Heather will be back to her slightly crazy but oh-so-loveable self.
Murder is in the air and it’s up to Heather with some help from her private eye fiancé to get to the bottom of who is threatening Tania before the murderer strikes again.
I’m a huge Heather Wells fan. I love the adventure and suspense mixed in with some romance and fun. This novel is different than the previous ones in the series because it deals with a few more series issues – infertility, emotional and physical abuse. I think it’s because of the more series nature of this book along with the fact that Heather is now fairly settled romantically that this book didn’t have the same spark and zing as I’ve become accustomed to when reading a Heather Wells books.
The ending felt a little rushed and not as well planned out as I would have liked. I was also a little confused over some of the character’s actions (I’m still at a loss to why they kept telling people about the engagement and then denying it whilst at the same time and for some reason trying to keep it a secret). I would have liked to have seen more of Heather’s students that she kept looking out for at Fischer Hall – the camaraderie and friendship Heather has with people like Gavin are one of the reasons why I love this series and with the exception of the first few chapters it was missing from this instalment.
I can’t wait to read the next book which promises to focus on the wedding! Hopefully Heather will be back to her slightly crazy but oh-so-loveable self.
jleaabell's review against another edition
4.0
read my review at http://calledformotherhood.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-size-12-and-ready-to-rock.html
criticalreader's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
The last third was far better than book 3 in its entirety. However, I have to knock points down for how long it took for the mystery to take centre stage.
The last third was far better than book 3 in its entirety. However, I have to knock points down for how long it took for the mystery to take centre stage.
dtrumps's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on Gone Pecan
If you haven’t read any of the other books in the series, you need to know: Heather is a former teen pop star. Her father went to jail for tax evasion and her mother ran off with her manager & her money. Heather’s former boyfriend, boy band member, Jordan, cheated on Heather with Tania Trace, one of the biggest singers in the country. Heather had to take a job as an assistant residence hall director for New York College and also works part-time for Jordan’s brother, Cooper, who is a private investigator. Cooper and Heather are newly engaged after finally giving in to their attraction to each other, but it’s super hush-hush.
That brings us to now. It’s summer and Fischer Hall is supposed to be closed. But due to some strange circumstances, Tania Trace’s Rock Camp has been moved to Heather’s dorm. It seems that there are some accidents surrounding Tania, like her bodyguard getting shot, that may not be accidental. Cooper is brought in as a replacement bodyguard and Heather is put in charge of the 50 14-16 year old reality-/pop-star-wannabees.
I love Meg Cabot. She’s hilarious. Her books, though there may be death and stalking in them, are still very light-hearted, smart, and funny. But maybe I’ve read too many of her books. Her main characters all pretty much sound the same. The books are well-written and the plot is always interesting, but I pretty much see Meg Cabot when I’m reading Heather.
Having said that, I did like the book. Cabot makes some people who should be irredeemable likeable, which is sometimes tough to pull off. Heather and her various issues are relatable and cringe-worthy, but she’s great fun. I immediately put in a request at the library for the fifth book, The Bride Wore Size 12. I am very much looking forward to a quiet afternoon to read it.
3.5/5
If you haven’t read any of the other books in the series, you need to know: Heather is a former teen pop star. Her father went to jail for tax evasion and her mother ran off with her manager & her money. Heather’s former boyfriend, boy band member, Jordan, cheated on Heather with Tania Trace, one of the biggest singers in the country. Heather had to take a job as an assistant residence hall director for New York College and also works part-time for Jordan’s brother, Cooper, who is a private investigator. Cooper and Heather are newly engaged after finally giving in to their attraction to each other, but it’s super hush-hush.
That brings us to now. It’s summer and Fischer Hall is supposed to be closed. But due to some strange circumstances, Tania Trace’s Rock Camp has been moved to Heather’s dorm. It seems that there are some accidents surrounding Tania, like her bodyguard getting shot, that may not be accidental. Cooper is brought in as a replacement bodyguard and Heather is put in charge of the 50 14-16 year old reality-/pop-star-wannabees.
I love Meg Cabot. She’s hilarious. Her books, though there may be death and stalking in them, are still very light-hearted, smart, and funny. But maybe I’ve read too many of her books. Her main characters all pretty much sound the same. The books are well-written and the plot is always interesting, but I pretty much see Meg Cabot when I’m reading Heather.
Having said that, I did like the book. Cabot makes some people who should be irredeemable likeable, which is sometimes tough to pull off. Heather and her various issues are relatable and cringe-worthy, but she’s great fun. I immediately put in a request at the library for the fifth book, The Bride Wore Size 12. I am very much looking forward to a quiet afternoon to read it.
3.5/5
mamat2's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
bekah1210's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse